Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse shows a man named Gaal leading the people of Shechem to fight against a leader named Abimelech. The story teaches that sometimes people fight because they want to be in charge or disagree with who is in charge.

Judges 9:39: And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse says, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," contradicting Judges 9:39, which depicts a human leading in battle rather than relying on divine intervention.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches "But I say unto you, Love your enemies," which contradicts Judges 9:39 where Zebul is called to engage in battle against enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath," contradicts Judges 9:39, encouraging battle and vengeance instead of leaving wrath to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee," contradicts the action of taking direct vengeance as in Judges 9:39.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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